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Summer readiness for regional PMs: risks to watch for
Regional landlords face unique challenges as summer looms, with bushfires and storms posing greater threats than in urban areas. Despite strong rental yields and capital growth in these markets, property owners must secure specialised insurance that addresses extreme weather risks.
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Harcourts Prestige welcomes a new chapter, and they are headed North!
The team at Harcourts Prestige is growing with the opening Harcourts Prestige North as they look forward to sharing their local knowledge, passion, and commitment with the communities of Leederville and Mount Hawthorn.
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Pulse Property announces acquisition of Strong Property – Gymea
Pulse Property has announced the acquisition of Strong Property - Gymea, continuing the company's strategic growth across the Sutherland Shire and reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest level of service to landlords and tenants.
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Robin McIlwain retires after five decades shaping Brisbane’s real estate
After an extraordinary 47-year career that has left an indelible mark on Queensland's real estate landscape, industry icon Robin McIlwain has announced her retirement from active sales at Ray White Toowong.
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Has the spring selling season lost its edge in Sydney?
Sydney’s long-held spring selling season appears to be losing its dominance, with new data from BresicWhitney showing buyer and seller activity in 2025 peaking well outside the traditional September–October window.
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Short-term rentals move beyond spare rooms as entire homes dominate
The rise of professional short-stay operators is reshaping Australia’s rental market, with entire homes now outnumbering shared stays.
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Home prices turn negative for first time since 2023
US home prices have declined year-over-year for the first time in over two years, according to new data from Parcl Labs, signalling a potential shift in the housing market.
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Agent’s patient approach delivers $1.95m Randwick result well above market expectations
April Strauss has achieved $1.95 million for a two-bedroom apartment on Carrington Road, Randwick – $135,000 above the suburb’s typical high-end of $1.815 million. The result came through an unconventional strategy that allowed a prospective buyer to rent the apartment first, building emotional attachment over one and a half months before committing to purchase. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with one…
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Why a 12-month nurture funnel is critical for turning leads into seller listings
A 12-month nurture funnel helps agents stay front-of-mind while sellers take time to decide. With @realty’s CRM, performance coaching and automated email and SMS campaigns, agents can follow up consistently, build trust and convert more long-term leads into listings.
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Highland celebrates a record-breaking year with VIP Christmas event
Ushering in the holiday season in true Highland style with community and culture, David Highland hosted an exclusive VIP Christmas event to celebrate the milestones and successes of 2025.
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Inner Melbourne rental supply falls as landlords sell amid policy pressure
Thousands of rental homes have disappeared from Melbourne’s inner and middle-ring suburbs since 2017, with new data showing landlords selling amid rising taxes, tighter regulations and compliance costs.
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Dutch housing market shows signs of recovery amid mixed signals
The housing market is gradually recovering with increasing demand and slightly rising prices, though regional variations persist and underwater mortgages remain a significant challenge.
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Housing affordability improves for third consecutive quarter
Housing affordability in Australia has continued its positive trajectory for the third consecutive quarter, while rental affordability has remained stable, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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Swiss property market rebounds with strong growth
The Swiss property market has rebounded significantly in 2025 following a two-year correction phase, with residential investment properties leading the charge.
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Brisbane emerges as commercial property standout
Brisbane has established itself as the leader in Australian commercial property performance, benefiting from Queensland's strong population growth and limited new supply in key sectors.
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Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities
The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities, with Melbourne offering the most eligible properties while Gold Coast buyers face severely limited options.
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Do agencies still need a trust account? Riverstone’s three-step settlement model explained.
Riverstone Partners' Agency Settlements platform is transforming property transactions by eliminating trust accounts, reducing administrative burden and operational risk for real estate agencies. The system distils the traditional twelve-step deposit process to just three, potentially saving agencies thousands in administrative costs while positioning them for upcoming anti-money laundering requirements.
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Real Estate Gym appoints three new Performance Coaches as the program expands
The Real Estate Gym is proud to announce the appointment of three new Performance Coaches, Angie Dunn, Phoebe Cook, and Nicole Goldsmith, as the program continues its rapid expansion throughout Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, and the United Kingdom.
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Chervonne Papworth joins The Agency in Sydney’s prestige marketÂ
National real estate brand The Agency has boosted its presence in the Sydney’s prestige real estate market with the appointment of property partner Chervonne Papworth.
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Strategic marketing drives 12 offers for Robina family home
A four-bedroom family home at 18 Mornington Terrace, Robina, has sold for $2.49 million through Ben Williams after a private treaty campaign that generated 12 competing offers. The property, which features two bathrooms and a double lock-up garage, was on the market for four weeks before negotiations opened. Ben closed the sale within 48 hours once formal offers began. Professional…
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Repeat clients trust Lisa Borstel to deliver $1.515 million Belmont North result
Lisa Borstel has secured $1.515 million for a four-bedroom family home in Belmont North after just 21 days on market. The private treaty sale at 10 Marion Place delivered a premium result for vendors who first worked with Lisa when she sold them into the property in 2021. The four-bedroom house features three bathrooms and a double garage with workshop.…
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Global housing bubble unlikely despite overheated markets
Housing markets worldwide are likely to remain stable despite concerns about potential bubbles, with only a few cities at high risk of a crash similar to 2007.Â
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Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026 and beyond.
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First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock now affordable for those with an average household income of $180,000.Â
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The firm doing the heavy lifting behind thousands of rental homes
Sydney-based Crossub has transformed property management by handling back-office tasks while agencies maintain client relationships. Their AI-driven system manages thousands of properties across Australia and now the UK, allowing real estate firms to grow their rent rolls without the administrative burden.
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Knight Frank launches a Private Office in Australia
Knight Frank has launched a new Private Office in Australia, which will operate with the support of its partners in Australia and New Zealand respectively, McGrath Estate Agents and Bayleys.
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Nick Thornton Returns to Harcourts to Launch New Chermside Office
Harcourts welcomes back veteran real estate agent Nick Thornton, who is opening a new office, Harcourts Chermside, in Queensland.
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Renters will need six-figure incomes by 2026
Australian renters will need to earn significantly more to afford housing in 2026, with new analysis from Domain revealing households will require incomes of over $112,000 to rent a typical capital city house without experiencing financial stress.
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Scottish property market shows resilience despite slowdown in activity
Property prices across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders have risen by 5.1 per cent year-on-year to £299,050, despite a notable decrease in listings and sales volumes.
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Affordable housing market outpaces premium segment as first home buyers surge
The affordable end of Australia's housing market has significantly outperformed more expensive segments since the pandemic, with further growth expected following recent changes to the five per cent deposit scheme.
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Real estate dreams come to life in Domain’s new TV series Open for Inspection
Domain is bringing Australians closer to the homes they love with the launch of Open for Inspection, a brand-new national property TV series debuting on Channel Nine and 9Now this autumn.
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McGrath strengthens regional footprint with new Cairns office
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of a new office in Cairns, as it sees great potential for growth in this important Far North Queensland market.
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RBA holds steady at 3.6pc as inflation proves stubborn
Despite hopes for a final dose of festive cheer, the RBA has held the cash rate at 3.60 per cent, signalling a more cautious stance as inflation shows signs of persistence.Â
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Cincinnati tops the nation’s most sought-after rental markets
Cincinnati has emerged as the most in-demand city for apartment hunters, overtaking Washington D.C. in the third quarter of 2025.
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Buyers willing to compromise to enter property market
More Australians are adopting a "compromise or miss out" approach to homebuying as competition intensifies in the property market amid rising prices.
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